Academy Contacts:

Barry Clayton, PGA:
Director of Instruction
(760) 328-3198 ext 6703
barry.clayton@westin.com

Barry Clayton is the Director of Instruction at The Westin Mission Hills Resort since 1996 and leads our staff of PGA and LPGA Professionals in the instruction of our "Troon California Desert Golf Schools."  He coordinates all of our Golf Schools, Troon Golf Getaways, Westin Golf Academy Schools and our many private hourly lessons. Barry is the "2003, 2006, and 2007 Desert Chapter PGA Teacher of the Year" voted on by his peers and continues to search for the most simple to understand teaching techniques. He has worked with and taken instruction from some of the worlds leading teaching legends to include Jim McLean, Tim Mahoney, Mike & Sandy LaBauve, Craig Shankland and Dr. Gary Wiren. Barry is also a very highly rated player in Southern California having finished in the top 10 in numerous local and regional tournaments. He has taught thousands of golf lessons to golfers of all skill levels but his biggest thrill is in simplifying your golf swing and making understandable adjustments creating fun and joy in your game.